Gary Mani Mounfield of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream Dead at 63
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- Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died at age 63.
- Mounfield joined The Stone Roses in the 1980s and played on both of their albums before the band disbanded in 1996.
- He later joined Primal Scream but left in 2011 to reform The Stone Roses for a reunion tour.
- Tributes have poured in from musicians, fans, and public figures, including Liam Gallagher, Tim Burgess, and Manchester United.
- Mounfield was a lifelong Manchester United fan, and the club paid tribute to him, noting his deep connection to the team.
- Emergency services were called to his home in Heaton Moor, Stockport, but no patient was taken to the hospital.
- Mounfield's last public appearance was at Ricky Hatton's funeral in October 2024.
- His final social media post was a tribute to his late wife, Imelda, who passed away from cancer in 2023.
- Mounfield had recently announced a solo UK tour titled 'The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me' for late 2026 and early 2027.
- Fans and fellow musicians described him as a down-to-earth, talented, and beloved figure in the music world.